High Lodge Half Marathon - Spring

Event overview

The High Lodge Half Marathon takes place on Sunday 1st March 2026 in Thetford Forest. The race is manually timed, has a 3.5-hour cut-off for the half marathon, and a minimum age of 17 years. Entry fees are listed as £25 / £27. All finishers receive a medal and podium trophies are awarded to the top three male and top three female finishers. The event holds TRA Permit 6987 and is listed as affiliated and non affiliated. The race is described as traffic free and professional photography is provided. Photographs and video from the event may be used on organiser and sponsor channels; entry implies consent.

Course and race logistics

The route is a circular trail through Thetford Forest. The course covers mixed terrain including hard-packed sand, grassy footpaths, and forest trails. Wildlife noted on the route includes fallow deer and wild thyme. The event is cupless; fresh drinking water is available at refill points but no disposable cups are provided. Race numbers will not be posted in advance and must be collected at the event. To comply with UK Athletics rules, a £2 fee applies to runners not attached to a club. Medical assistance is available during the event, but organisers and landowners do not accept liability for injuries. Participants are required to be medically fit and appropriate grippy footwear is recommended. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.